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Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 9 datapoints
We looked at 9 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
6/9
Goldsmiths
scored higher in 6 categories
3/9
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
scored higher in 3 categories
Quick Verdict
Goldsmiths, University of London leads in 6 of 9 categories where both have data (ranking, satisfaction, international, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is ahead on TEF, established, employment.
Goldsmiths, University of London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire at a glance
Goldsmiths, University of London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire both teach 2 subject areas, the largest being Music and Drama & Theatre. Goldsmiths, University of London offers 291 courses across 39 subject areas; Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offers 54 courses across 2 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £9,120 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, Goldsmiths, University of London is higher in 2 and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 0. The widest gap is in Drama & Theatre: £24,000 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, against £18,500 from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is higher in 2 and Goldsmiths, University of London in 0.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
Goldsmiths
59 countries · 40.3% international
- 🇨🇳China54.1%
- 🇺🇸United States7.4%
- 🌐Korea (South)4.7%
- 🇮🇳India4.4%
- 🌐Taiwan2.2%
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
69 countries · 15.9% international
- 🇮🇳India40.6%
- 🇵🇰Pakistan17.5%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria9.2%
- 🇨🇳China8.6%
- 🇧🇩Bangladesh2.8%
Subjects
2 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Music
10 coursesTypical fee £22,000 (UG)
51 coursesTypical fee £28,460 (UG)
Drama & Theatre
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £28,460
Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,460 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- Goldsmiths, University of London
- £22,000
- Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
- £12,880
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £9,120 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
Goldsmiths, University of London
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Music
£22,500Salary (3 years)£19,50085%Satisfaction95%Drama & Theatre
£24,000Salary (3 years)£18,50081%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveGoldsmiths, University of London
ESRC/SENSS Doctoral Studentships
£22,780
Deadline: N/A
Migrant Futures Doctoral Studentships
£22,780
Deadline: N/A
Academics at Risk Scholarship
£15,000
Deadline: N/A
Rob Stringer Scholarship
£12,000
Deadline: N/A
Generation Delta Studentships
100%
Deadline: N/A
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
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Goldsmiths, University of London vs Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: common questions
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £28,460 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Goldsmiths, University of London is about £6,460 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £22,000 a year at Goldsmiths, University of London and £12,880 at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire: Royal Birmingham Conservatoire is about £9,120 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both Goldsmiths, University of London and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Both universities teach 2 subject areas: Music and Drama & Theatre.
Is Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire better for Music?
Music graduates earn a median £22,500 three years after graduating from Goldsmiths, University of London, and £19,500 from Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Student satisfaction with teaching is 85% at Goldsmiths, University of London and 95% at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does Goldsmiths, University of London or Royal Birmingham Conservatoire offer more courses?
Goldsmiths, University of London lists 291 courses on CourseOptions and Royal Birmingham Conservatoire lists 54 courses.
What can you study at Goldsmiths, University of London but not at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire?
Goldsmiths, University of London teaches 37 subject areas that Royal Birmingham Conservatoire does not, including Media & Film Studies, Computer Science, Psychology (General), Sociology & Criminology, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Politics & International Relations, Anthropology and 29 more.
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